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 —No. I gave my ticket to the cap-maker's apprentice.

—Then you'll see Paula home as usual?

—Sorry. I'm going the other way to-*night. Good night!

and —Good night. ['' exits through the door. A brief pause.'']

—What's the matter with Philip to-night?

—He's upset, of course. He loves you too [A brief pause.]

—Can I close up now?

—Certainly. ['' exits. A brief pause.''] What are you waiting for? Why don't you pull it down?

—[Sticks his head in the doorway.] I was just looking to see if his excellency was coming. [''He vanishes. The sound of the grating descending is heard.'']

—Now then I'll see you home myself, Paula.

—Don't bother, Mr. Juhasz. I live quite near, you know.

—No matter. And I'm not in a hurry to-night anyway.

—[Finished with the door.] If you please, Mr. Juhasz, your maid telephoned a while ago to ask why you were so late. Your supper is getting spoiled.